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Squeeze InSee Squeeze In Video ($$)
(949 ratings)

10060 Donner Pass Rd Map It!
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 587-9814
www.squeezein.com
  • "The Racy Tracy" (Omelette)
    best selling omelette; bacon, avocado, mushrooms & Monterey jack cheese
4.0 out of 5
949 ratings
Throwdown: Bobby Flay won [recipe]; est. 1974; kitchy-fun decor w/ over 60 gourmet omelets; "Voted Best Breakfast in Truckee/North Tahoe and Reno" (from its website); 3 other locations in NV
Squeeze Inn [CLOSED]See Squeeze Inn Video ($)
(1608 ratings)

5301 Power Inn Rd Map It!
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 386-8599
  • "Squeeze with Cheese"
    also called "Squeezeburger w/ Cheese"; 1/3 lb.beef burger with "skirt" of bubbling cheese topped w/ mayo, mustard, tomato, lettuce, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun; "5-napkin burger...messy, juicy and tasty"; looks good
3.5 out of 5
1608 ratings
[CLOSED]; #60-57 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); serving for over 30 years; burger joint famous for it's huge burger and cheese "skirt"; voted "Best Dive" (Sacramento Magazine); called Squeeze Inn because original building had only 12 stools at the bar...new location can accommodate a few more
St Francis FountainSee St Francis Fountain Video ($$)
(1253 ratings)

2801 24th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 826-4210
www.stfrancisfountainsf.c...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Diners"
  • Nebulous Potato Thing
    pile of spuds w/ melted cheese, fresh salsa, sour cream & green onions; topped w/ optional sunny-side-up egg; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1253 ratings
#3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Diners); since 1918; San Francisco's oldest ice cream parlor/soda fountain
Starling DinerSee Starling Diner Video ($$)
(2076 ratings)

4114 E 3rd St Map It!
Long Beach, CA 90814
(562) 433-2041
www.starlingdiner.info
  • Double Cream Scones
    limited availability; baked every morning in small batches; served w/ house made Lemon Curd & Orange-Honey Butter; "the lightest, fluffiest, tender scone I think I've ever tried" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Pot Roast Bundle
    braised pot roast, polenta potatoes, caramelized onions, gravy wrapped in tortilla & topped w/ more gravy; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2076 ratings
since 2007; serving breakfast & lunch only; Other Recipes: Polenta Potatoes
State Bird Provisions ($$$)
(3236 ratings)

1529 Fillmore St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 795-1272
statebirdsf.com
  • Sourdough Sauerkraut Pecorino & Ricotta Pancakes
    top-selling pancake; sourdough, pecorino & ricotta pancakes w/ dehydrated sauerkraut powder; Alton loved it so much he got three orders in a row
4.0 out of 5
3236 ratings
est. 2012; Michelin star-winning contemporary American cuisine; named for quail & small plates on Dim sum-style carts
Stefan's at LA Farm [CLOSED]See Stefan's at LA Farm Video ($$$)
(580 ratings)

3000 Olympic Blvd Map It!
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 449-4000
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "On a Stick"
  • Lollipop Trio
    layered ice cream on lollipop sticks
3.5 out of 5
580 ratings
[CLOSED]
Strand House ($$$)
(2411 ratings)

117 Manhattan Beach Blvd Map It!
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-7470
www.thestrandhousemb.com
As Seen On:
Food With a View
  • Tart Flambé
    pizza/flat bread w/ creme fraiche, ricotta, bacon bits, caramelized onions, Gruyere; looks good
  • Wild Boar Pizza
    wood-fired thin-crust pizza w/ wild boar sausage, fennel, Piquillo pepper sauce, guanciale, broccolini, fontina
4.0 out of 5
2411 ratings
since 2011; sophisticated yet comfortable family-owned restaurant w/ 180° sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean
Straw Catering [CLOSED]See Straw Catering Video ($$)
(1749 ratings)

203 Octavia Blvd Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 431-3663
  • Donut Breakfast Sandwich
    house donuts w/ vanilla bean glaze, fried egg, cheddar jack cheese & avocado, served w/ hash browns; "some scientific evolution of flavors!" -Shinmin Li; looks good!
4.0 out of 5
1749 ratings
[CLOSED]; themed restaurant w/ carnival fare
Studio DinerSee Studio Diner Video ($$)
(2123 ratings)

4701 Ruffin Rd Map It!
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 715-6400
www.studiodiner.com
  • Lobster Roll
    6 oz. of fresh Maine lobster w/ light mayo & celery; New England style, served on a grilled & buttered New England frank roll w/ Studio fries or coleslaw
  • Monte Cristo Sandwich
    battered & fried sandwich stuffed w/ turkey, ham, Swiss & cheddar cheeses w/ raspberry preserves
  • Samson's Steak Sandwich
    sliced & marinated prime rib sauteed w/ spinach, mushrooms, bean sprouts & onion; topped w/ mozzarella & served on a grilled roll
  • "The Gaucho" Steak Sandwich
    butterflied filet mignon tip on a torta roll; w/ chimichurri, chipotle cream, arugula & pickled onions; served w/ sweet potato fries
  • Lobster Pot Pie
    lobster bisque, peas, carrots, lobster claw & pie crust
  • Whole Belly Ipswich Clams
    deep fried & served w/ tartar sauce
3.5 out of 5
2123 ratings
neon-lighted diner w/ 1940s decor; "Do the time warp down Ruffin Road" (from its website)
Sumo Grub [CLOSED] ($)
(131 ratings)

2235 Milvia St Map It!
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 396-3967
  • Deep Fried Tempora Burger
    1/3-lb Angus beef cooked on flat top, then battered, floured, bread-crumbed & deep-fried in soybean oil; served on bun w/ lettuce, tomato, grilled onions & "Sumo sauce"; available 6-patties high
  • Six Feet Under Challenge
    six deep-fried burger patties, fried mac 'n cheese,fried twinkies, fried Oreos, whipped cream & sauce; finish & you eat for free
3.5 out of 5
131 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 2010; main concept is tempura frying good old American food; Motto: "Live free or die frying"
Sunflower CaffeSee Sunflower Caffe Video ($$)
(1638 ratings)

421 1st St W Map It!
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 996-6645
www.sonomasunflower.com
  • Beef Borscht
    red soup of roasted meats, cabbage, potatoes, and beets; topped w/ dollop of sour cream
  • Grilled Lamb Burger
    fresh ground lamb blended with feta cheese & rubbed with house made harissa & black pepper, grilled to order & topped with homemade special chimichurri sauce; served on ciabatta roll; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1638 ratings
Suppenkuche ($$)
(3342 ratings)

525 Laguna St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 252-9289
www.suppenkuche.com
  • Falscher Hase
    meatloaf stuffed w/ hard-boiled eggs & wrapped w/ bacon; served w/ onion sauce & mashed potatoes
4.0 out of 5
3342 ratings
#14 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); serving German food & beer from different regions of Germany, w/ an emphasis on Bavarian cooking
Susan Feniger's Street [CLOSED]See Susan Feniger's Street Video ($$$)
(1081 ratings)

742 N Highland Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 203-0500
  • Mandoo Vegetable Dumplings
    Asian vegetables, sweet potato and kimchi filled dumplings with roasted ginger yam and sesame dipping sauce
3.5 out of 5
1081 ratings
[CLOSED]
Swan Oyster Depot ($$)
(3221 ratings)

1517 Polk St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 673-1101
  • Crab Louie Salad
    iceberg lettuce, seasonal crab meat & legs, Louis dressing & crab fat infused vinaigrette
4.0 out of 5
3221 ratings
opened in 1903; neighborhood seafood eatery & fish market
Sweet Cheeks
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1600 Exposition Blvd Map It!
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-3247
www.bigfun.org
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Sacramento"
  • King Twinkie
    3 Twinkies on a stick, battered and deep-fried; looks (disgustingly) good
out of 5
0 ratings
annual event: only 2-and-half weeks in summer; yelp rating might be for state fair
Sweet Lady Jane BakerySee Sweet Lady Jane Bakery Video ($$)
(1679 ratings)

8360 Melrose Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(323) 653-7145
www.sweetladyjane.com
  • Yule Log Cake
    deep chocolate-almond sponge cake rolled around rich raspberry buttercream covered in a bark of chocolate ganache & graced w/ a dusting of powered sugar snow & meringue mushrooms
3.5 out of 5
1679 ratings
uses only the finest imported chocolate, the freshest butter & cream, the highest quality in-season fruit, no mixes (as many bakeries do), & no preservatives (from its website); deep-dish cherry pie made Oprah's Favorite Things List 2015
Sweet Rose CreamerySee Sweet Rose Creamery Video ($$)
(1167 ratings)

225 26th St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90402
(310) 260-2663
www.sweetrosecreamery.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Killer Combos"
  • Build Your Own Sundae
    Curtis got chocolate & vanilla ice cream sundae topped w/ brownie bites, cacao nibs, toasted almonds, hot chocolate & caramel sauce; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1167 ratings
pasteurizes on site and makes all ice cream, sorbets & dairy free ice creams on premises from scratch every day using fresh ingredients from produce from the Santa Monica Farmers Market (purchased every Wednesday); multiple locations
Sweet Surrender ($$)
(441 ratings)

6439 Ming Ave Map It!
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 835-8530
www.sweetsurrenderbakery....
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crazy Good"
  • Matterhorn Cake
    chocolate cake
4.0 out of 5
441 ratings
Swingers [CLOSED] ($$)
(1244 ratings)

802 Broadway Map It!
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 393-9793
  • Breakfast Foods
    served all day and night
3.5 out of 5
1244 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2000; 60's style décor; late night institution; Tom Hanks, Janet Jackson have visited; movie "Knocked Up" was filmed here
Sycamore Kitchen ($$)
(981 ratings)

143 S La Brea Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 939-0151
www.thesycamorekitchen.co...
  • Oatmeal Toffee Cookies
    homemade oatmeal cookie w/ melted toffee center; "a little present to yourself!" -Katie Pix
4.0 out of 5
981 ratings
opened in 2012; house made baked goods & savory treats, plus breakfast & lunch
Tacko ($$)
(1042 ratings)

3115 Fillmore St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 796-3534
www.tackosf.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Cheap Eats"
  • Tuesday Taco Trio
    $2 tacos on Tuesdays; tacos: chicken mole, carnitas, carne asada
4.0 out of 5
1042 ratings
#3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Cheap Eats)
Taco Love [CLOSED] ($)
(314 ratings)

7980 Sunset Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 650-8226
  • Carne Asada Fries
    crispy fries, cheese, sour cream, guac, & carne asada; looks good
3.5 out of 5
314 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2013; "neighborhood taco shop serving up authentic Mexican flavors w/ a San Diego style" (from its website)
Tacos y Birria La UnicaSee Tacos y Birria La Unica Video ($)
(609 ratings)

2840 E Olympic Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 715-4025
tacosybirrialaunicalosang...
  • Quesatacos
    top seller; crunchy tacos w/ shredded birria (goat), Monterey cheese, cilantro, onions w/ side of dipping consommé; "w/o question one of the best birria tacos I've ever had" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Vampiros
    crunchy tostada w/ melted Monterey cheese & shredded beef & served w/ side of rice & beans, onions & cilantro & tomatillo sauce; "I'm having a tostada revelation!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
4.5 out of 5
609 ratings
food truck w/ long lines
Tadich GrillSee Tadich Grill Video ($$$)
(2805 ratings)

240 California St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 391-1849
www.tadichgrill.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Old School"
  • Sand Dab Filets
    flat fish similar to halibut or flounder dipped in eggwash, flour, breaded and pan-fried; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2805 ratings
established in 1849; oldest restaurant in California (3rd oldest in U.S.); San Francisco institution
TahiniSee Tahini Video ($)
(1212 ratings)

9119 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Map It!
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 779-3272
www.tahinistreetfood.com
  • Chicken Shwarma Pita
    all natural, antibiotic-free chicken marinated w/ 10+ ingredients; Halal; served in a house baked pita stuffed w/ lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickled cucumbers, & garlic sauce; looks good
  • Falafel Salad
    freshly ground fava beans, veggies, herbs, & spices; fried upon order; served in a bowl of organic spring mix topped w/ tomatoes, red onions, bell peppers, Kalamata olives, & Feta cheese w/ Tahini sauce; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1212 ratings
opened in 2017; co-owned by high school friends Osama Shabaik (former lawyer) & Mahmoud Barkawi (former aspiring cop); "born on the side of a gas station in Pacific Beach, San Diego" (from its website); serving authentic middle eastern street food; Other Recipes: Sriracha Tahini Sauce
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